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JERA wins rights for 615 MW offshore wind project in Japan
- 5 days ago (2025-01-02)
- David Flin
A consortium led by JERA has won the rights to develop and operate a 615 MW offshore wind project in the Sea of Japan near Aomori Prefecture. The consortium, called Tsugaru Offshore Energy Community, also includes Green Power Investment and Tohoku Electric Power . The wind turbines will be supplied by Siemens Gamesa .
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The project is scheduled to start operation in June 2030. JERA said it will be one of the largest offshore wind power generation projects in Japan.
JERA said: “As this Project is a long-term initiative, the consortium will continue to provide clear explanations to ensure understanding among the local community and relevant stakeholders, seek their cooperation, and contribute to the development of both the local and national economies, while also supporting the Japanese government’s goal of achieving carbon neutrality by 2050.”